Entry 3

WOW!  Check out this stunning and extremely  well-thought-out entry from Stephanie:

Carrie would shine like the top of the Chrysler building!! There would be a slight chill in the air like the episode that was dedicated to the great city of NY after 9-11.

DETAILS:
BACHELORETTE PARTY--  CARRIE-"wing" dress with metallic embroidery from Alexander McQueen (NET-A-PORTER)
Ladies would paint the town and hit up  hot new places like the kitschy Rusty Knot and not forget the old by hitting up the Russian Samovar founded by Mikhail Baryshnikov.  -Aleksandr is still in Paris, right?
CEREMONY-- would say their vows on a private double decker tour bus with wedding party and Carrie's picture on the side
DRESS- J. Mendel scalloped organza dress (New York Magazine Weddings). Scallop motif would also be seen in bridesmaids accessories!
SHOES-- Prada beautiful architectural deco pumps with crystals  (Neiman Marcus)
EARRINGS-- Unique like this Renee Lewis pair (Barneys NY)
RING - Something old. Ring from estate sale--(Doyle and Doyle)
HANDBAG--"Hope is the thing with feathers. " Ostrich evening bag (Balenciaga)
HAIR-- worn down and "wild" with a bit pulled back with a  beautiful hair accessory from {Jennifer Behr}. Carrie would change into something short and sweet like this white bow waist dress from Dior. (Neiman Marcus)
GUESTBOOK-- Instead  of a guestbook guests would bring a  swatch of fabric from a favourite old frock (one that  was difficult to part with) to write a message with fabric pens. Swatches would be stitched together into a bohemian patchwork of designer labels-- the perfect blanket for a chilly fall night!
FLOWERS-- Something less traditional than calla lilies- isn't Carrie a "Katie" girl and a bit more complicated? (Katie in The Way We Were) Quirky like this bouquet with lady slipper orchids from Artfool (New York Magazine Weddings). Paper/lazer cut flowers and centerpieces would be beautiful.  Paper flower sculpture by Matthew Sporzynski of Couturier de Cardboard Inc.. seen in Real Simple Magazine! Bridesmaids  would wear monochromatic corsages  that would coordinate with their dresses. These women are arbiters of style! Bouquets are fussy and would interfere too much with their amazing handbags!
MUSIC- Full New Orleans styles Jazz band and slightly cheesy dancing at Tavern on the Green.. Jazz rendition of Mancini's Moon River! Some Sinatra as Big tends to like the older stuff.
FOOD- Manchego with marcona almonds and green olives with cocktails (Gourmet Magazine); Lobster cobb salad for brunch; Japanese Shima-aji Ceviche- hearts of Hawaiian peach palm, rhubarb, yuzu citrus, thai basil, jalapeno oil  (Gilt NYC); Crispy Black Sea Bass piperade with chorizo, red bliss potatoes, garlic aioli, saffron mussel broth (Gilt NYC); Mini tarts and  Hot Chocolate Gratin-- with caramelized bananas, coffee kahlua ice cream (Gilt NYC) AND mini Vosges chocolate bars for later--and of course stopping for  pretzels on a carriage ride through the park! It would also be interesting to offer scaled up versions of their favourite take-out Chinese food--Grand Marnier Prawns from Shun Lee Palace for late night nibbles at the Hotel on Rivington
COLOR-- Whites, neutrals with a bit of green (wouldn't interfere with guests ensembles)  and rich reds for edgy downtown party

TABLES- Dinner at the PLAZA hotel. It would be elegant and theatrical.  Wedgewood "Ethereal" china from the Conran Shop
Tables would consist of white candles, candles, candles from Bergdorf's  and seasonal fall fruit.  3-Dimensional paper sculptures and bird shaped menus by Matthew Sporzynski. Love this private event at the Harvard Club.  Candles, Tables, red flowers, photos of tree branches all from David Stark, Wedgewood "Ethereal" china from the Conran Shop. Trees would mimic the outdoor views of neighboring central park and tavern on the green. Dinner at Plaza followed by a corny but awesome carriage ride to Tavern on the Green. Then Carrie and wedding party would cab it downtown to Bijoux, the lounge below Merkato 55 that is accessed through a “private” door and a service hallway, followed by an edgier party at the Hotel on Rivington.
DRINKS--- Open bar plus signature cocktails...  VIPERA---D’Anjou-pear-and-apple-infused Herradura silver tequila, Yellow Chartreuse, Laird’s applejack (New York Magazine NY Weddings); Traveling Brit - gin/pernod/lime/fresh mint (The Smith restaurant, NY); DIRTY JANE-  vodka martini, no vermouth A splash of the pickle brine makes it ''dirty,'' pickled green tomato (NY Times); GINGER PEG- Freemans- The mix of homemade ginger ale with brandy and orange bitters makes it impossible to drink just one. (NY Mag); COMING UP ROSES for the toast! Rose Water, Rose Syrup, Rose Petals and Champagne. (NY Mag); WINE  from Big's Napa winery!
FAVORS- John Derian collectible decoupage trays and donations to breast cancer research, copies of Carrie's book (Letterpress bookmarks inside of books would state that a donation to breast cancer had been made in each guest's name), John Derian flower circular tray 

The SATC Girls:
SAMANTHA--  Full-length Cavalli gown - with diamanté embellishment and a thigh high split,  Alexis Bittar bangle, Christian Louboutin shoes and a Stella McCartney clutch. (NET-A-PORTER); Leopard print Blumarine dress to go  out  on the town (Style.com)
Gold Fendi bag (Bluefly)  and whimsical "heart" Marni bag  (NET-A-PORTER), Loewe  "Screwdriver" stilettos , Cavalli snake bangle (NET-A-PORTER) ,  Cavalli glass ring (NET-A-PORTER)

MIRANDA- Dresses from Malandrino., (Style.com) Ultra Luxe Darby Scott clutch,  Quilted purple "Mary" bag by Marc Jacobs,Valentino pumps,  Cathy Waterman citrine scalloped earrings (Barneys NY),  Erickson Beamon arcade ring. (NET-A-PORTER) Caiman wrap around "Rock Star" clutch in cobalt  (Barneys NY)  

CHARLOTTE- Gown from Oscar de la Renta. (Style.com)  Velvet evening dress from Ralph Lauren.  (Style.com) Chanel clutch, Chanel evening sandals with pearls,  Balenciaga painterly handbag; Burberry Soft Drawstring Satchel in goldstone, Vivienne Westwood Red Label Orb drop earrings (NET-A-PORTER),  Chanel feather hair comb

HONEYMOON
Maxi dress by Diane Von Furstenburg
Sandals  Giuseppe Zanotti Rock flat FTBC® exclusive sandals 
Handbag by Mulberry
Sunglasses-- Jimmy Choo Rock sunglasses via (NET-A-PORTER)
Just Maui'd-- photo from What Junebug loves
RING--- Monica Vinader Turquoise cocktail ring (NET-A-PORTER)
BEACH BAG-- Lisa Perry Tote
NAIL POLISH-Hooray for neon!-Chanel
BIKINI-Pucci Bandeau Bikini (NET-A-PORTER)

FLOWER GIRLS-- Red butterfly dress for Charlotte's daughter (Smitherman and Barnwell)
CALLIGRAPHY- Oh Joy!: Here Comes the Bride via Brooklyn Bride
RING BEARER-  Brady----Black and white photo from Brides.com
CURTAIN----until dawn curtain white by: tord boontje

Comments

[Rebecca]

Love the sense of humor and whimsy in these! very smart!

[Donna]

These look pulled together without being to matchy-matchy. It's cool that the favors would be about women like Samantha battling cancer. Nice impact and leave you with a "warm and fuzzy" fallish feeling at the same time. also a creative and wide range of accessories for each girl--which reflects what Bag, Borrow, or Steal is about!
when is there another competition so I can enter! thanks for the beautiful posts!!

[Caroline]

I never been to NY, but this one is so cool and is the most creative. it's not what I imagine a wedding as is but what a wedding could be. i'm a huge fan of the show and it seems as though this person paid attention to details.

[Carmel]

this one is the most original.
I like that there wasn't too much taken from the show or movie.

[Stephanie]

I think I forgot to give proper credit to the last photo
Candelabras by Louise Campbell
from Wallpaper Magazine. Thanks ya'll for selecting my entry as a finalist.
If there is a slim chance that I am selected, I can guarantee photos with those amazing
accessories at 2 weddings-- I am a bridesmaid in my siter-in-law's wedding in august,
and I'd rent for my own wedding in October (a fall wedding, of course!)
Thanks for taking these big attachements... i'm sure your inbox was full!

[Maria]

Dear Stephanie---Love the colors, and the choice of fabrics! The details, accessories, and the style was right on! Can't wait for October!.

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